How to crack the GD (Group Discussion). 10 simple ways with ppt on GD

Many companies and institutes are making group discussion as the first criteria for screening the candidates for face-to-face interviews. And there is reason too for giving huge importance for Group Discussion. First thing Group Discussion is used for mass elimination! And second thing group discussion selection criteria’s are based on actual company requirements.

Communication and Group Discussion skill are two relevant soft skills that are must for software testers.

Why group discussion should be the first criteria for selecting software testers?

Software tester requires communication with different people like team members, managers and customers. So interpersonal skill is very important for tester.

Yesterday one of our readers mailed me about her problem. She is very good at work but when it comes to taking credit for her work, someone else is taking the credit.

Why this is happening? She is lagging in interpersonal skills. Lagging in communication. She might be proficient in many skills, but what if she isn’t able to communicate her thoughts in front of her seniors or evaluators? Simply, she will lose the credits of her own work!

Making a good impression while speaking in meetings or interviews is the basic skill every professional should have. Let’s see how you can make this impression.

What skills are judged in group discussion?

How good you are at communication with others.

How you behave and interact with group.

How open minded are you.

Your listening skill.

How you put forward your views.

Your leadership and decision making skills.

Your analysis skill and subject knowledge.

Problem solving and critical thinking skill.

Your attitude and confidence.

Do’s and Don’ts of Group discussion:

1) Keep eye contact while speaking:
Do not look at the evaluators only. Keep eye contact with every team member while speaking.

2) Initiate the GD:
Initiating the GD is a big plus. But keep in mind – Initiate the group discussion only when you understood the GD topic clearly and have some topic knowledge. Speaking without proper subject knowledge is bad impression.

3) Allow others to speak:
Do not interrupt anyone in-between while speaking. Even if you don’t agree with his/her thoughts do not snatch their chance to speak. Instead make some notes and clear the points when it’s your turn.

4) Speak clearly:
Speak politely and clearly. Use simple and understandable words while speaking. Don’t be too aggressive if you are disagreeing with someone. Express your feelings calmly and politely.

5) Make sure to bring the discussion on track:
If by any means group is distracting from the topic or goal then simply take initiative to bring the discussion on the track. Make all group members aware that you all need to come to some conclusion at the end of the discussion. So stick to the topic.

6) Positive attitude:
Be confident. Do not try to dominate anyone. Keep positive body language. Show interest in discussion.

7) Speak sensibly:
Do not speak just to increase your speaking time. Don’t worry even if you speak less. Your thoughts should be sensible and relevant instead of irrelevant speech.

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8 ) Listen carefully to others:
Speak less and listen more! Pay attention while others are speaking. This will make coherent discussion and you will get involved in the group positively. You will surely make people agree with you.

9) No need to go into much details:
Some basic subject analysis is sufficient. No need to mention exact figures while giving any reference. You have limited time so be precise and convey your thoughts in short and simple language.

10) Formal dressing:
Do not take it casually. No fancy and funny dressing. You should be comfortable while speaking in group. Positive gesture and body language will make your work easy.

Follow these 10 simple rules to easily crack the GD.

Let’s have some bonus tips for Group Discussion success.

Here is an embedded Power point presentation on Group discussion topic.Thanks to “SoftLogic Technologies” for providing this presentation to our readers.

Hi ,this really a very helpfull information not only for testers but for everyone.from this sesson i learn how to improve GD skills…& make a good result…so thanx to “SoftLogic Technologies” for providing this presentation to all readers.

hai. i am software tester in one of the mobile company.But here we use to test manually only. is it good for my future career(since i want to a test engineer) and i just completed Bacelor in Computer Science(BCA). please guide me if you have any idea.

Currently i am working in Non-IT field and planned to switch my career to testing.I had learned the basics of testing,and now i am very eager to learn testing practically with real time projects.
If any one interested to teach testing personally with real time projects , i will be more grateful, or else show me the right place in chennai.
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Hello Friends,
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Hellow friends i just completed manual testing course,
and doing the automation testing .So am i capable for any job.plse suggest me if i am ,and give me some idea also.I am a fresher and i did B.C.A .

I thing above points to crack gd is perfectly good but it is not simple to apply them properly.
it is very easy to tell something but it is much more difficult to apply in same manner
I want to know that how we can improve our communication skills?

hi,
i found the tips u have given very interesting and very helpful who wants to clear the gd but i am not able to see the embedded ppt when i am downloading evn whwn its refreshed can u please mail the ppt to my mail

hello,actually yesterday a pharmaceutical company has come to my college and conducted GD but i could not crack it due to my communication skill and confidence.please mail me regarding this so that i can perform well for other conpanies.
thanx

hi friend
iI would like to tell how increas confidance
i always loss my confidance when i speakking. I have to improoment my English, actualy am an aviation’s student. I think you shall understand what i’m saying
please do help me.

knowledge is vast which is like a deep ocean and we are not able to measure the depth of ocean however we can share are views ,experiences ,ideas and philosphy with each other to gain knowledge . I believe that thre is no age for learning.

Very good points. Soft skills are of utmost importance in a group discussion. Instead of saying, “I don’t agree with you,” if you said, “That is a good point, but if you notice…” and then go on to add your own view of the matter, the other party will not get offended. After all, a group discussion is something like the meeting that takes place in offices. How many views can you get on the matter and how are you going to take in the best points to move in that direction?

thanks
I read your article about the group discussion.
you enhance a very important points for group discussion . these all points surely helped me in future for group discussion.
THANKS A LOT FOR THIS HELP

hello,
today i got information about this site and after opening ,i have happy that i would get some help for my preparation fo rgd that are conducted by software companies during campus placement mainly to IBM .
i am undergraduate and i have decided to start preparation for gd during campus placement .
so i request you to please send me some guidance regarding this and also some topic for this .also give material for reading related to topic that you would mail me .kindly help me .
i ma waiting for your response .

i am hotel management student.i am doing BSCHMCTT degree course.this is my last year in collage.my campus interview started .i think in a english but i cant express my thoughts & view through help in speak so i need your help for GD…please send me ppt in my email ID ………………………….THANK YOU.SIR

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-THANKS!!

it wonderful information given by you abt gd thank you. nw iam third year i want to do my best so pls tl me n wat all topics shud i be through hw to improve my knowledge mre in ths competative world pls hlp me nd gve sum tpics of gd!!!!

when i was reading this ppt .firstly i was feeling bore but after some time i was enjoying ppt .really its helpfull for everyone those who wants to crack GD. n plz send me such type of ppt at my mail.
thanks

this ppt gave me new idea and confidence about gd . ya it is really nice…….. surely i will follow all these tips in upcoming interviews then i need more ideas about how to face the interview? i hope you will tell soon then……… i like this ppt very much hope it is useful ………………………….. thank you

I completed my graduation(BCA) and i am looking for job i faced some interview also,but when i go for group discussion then they rejected me and i know i have little problem in English and during GD i feel very nerves but what should I do for next interview.If you have any idea then help me please .

Well, these rules are just for the sake of being…No one follows even a single rule when the actual GD takes place. The Gd becomes more of a Sunday Market where everyone’s trying to sell his/her vegetable, oops I mean views :). I have faced few GDs. The best way to crack is- Speak, Speak and Speak. Don’t let anyone overpower you…Listening and following rules doesn’t help. Anyway that was my experience.

I want to thank you all who worked for this site and given us such a simple but important topics to keep in mind for any GD. Not only in GD, this is also help us in our day to day life.

One thing I want to know, what if I have to give presentation in front of those whom I know well, but usually talk in different language other than English? As because whenever I start to talk, both of jumps to speak different language.
Thanks again for the important topics given by you to keep in mind.

hello all of you………..
This really a very helpfull information not only for testers but for everyone.from this sesson i learn how to improve GD skills…& make a good result…so thanx to “SoftLogic Technologies. ……………….

truly, it is a guide for fresher students who need to get prepare for GD…. n imust share this to my frnds n families…. just to gain knowledge n b an expert. n sir plzzzz send me d ppt n my id abhisamshaw@gmail.com

thanks a lot sir, it provides me some basic knowledge about GD which is quite helpful to face any sort of interview.
but sir i am not able to view the PPT on your website, so, please you kindly send me the required ppt to my email addresss alexboro007@gmail.com

i liked this site because it includes all answers which we face the problem usually.it helped me to give a presentation about the topic of GD which is given in the simple language it is to understand and can inculcate in my life.
it is really appreciate and useful for everyone to win in the competation and easy to select in the interviews for a good company